CaddyDaddy Claw - 2024 Forum Member Review

[GolfSpy_KFT]

For many golfers, a golf glove is an afterthought. A quick try on in a shop and they are set for the season. For others, they are a critical piece of equipment that gets swapped out every few rounds. Regardless of which golfer you are, the golf glove plays an important role in control, feel and performance on the golf course. 

About CaddyDaddy

Known for their travel bags CaddyDaddy offers more than just a way to transport your golf clubs and gear. They also offer a line of golf gloves that claim superior grip, performance and durability. 

With four models in the Claw lineup CaddyDaddy has options that should fit any golfer. What separates the Claw gloves from traditional gloves is the material that is used and the durability claims. As the Claw gloves are not made of leather, but a suede and mesh. They claim to be machine washable and last up-to and even past 25 rounds depending on the model. That is a lot of golf for a single golf glove. 

The other separating factor is a silicone grip. Rather than a flat palm the Claw gloves include a silicone striping that adds to the grip as well as durability of the gloves. 

The final differentiator is that they claim to hold their shape for longer. Traditional leather gloves stretch and wear that can lead to a tight fit to start, but loosen over time with use. The Claw grips claim to hold their shape and fit for longer and are more breathable due to the mesh top. 

Please join me in congratulating our selected testers!

@gavinski91

@Willie T

@EnderinAZ

@Rico_de_Gallo

@Cmra1

@leichliter_jake

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[gavinski91]

2024 CaddyDaddyMGS Forum Review

Hello golf spies! My name is Gavin, and I’m lucky to be reviewing another product for the MGS Forums! (you can check out my past reviews at the links in my signature)

You may not recognize my profile picture because it recently changed from a facepalm - you can read the story of that change here.

I had two looks at eagle during this round at Wine Valley GC on the 2022 PNW MGS Meetup, but couldn't get either of them to drop.

Introduction

My wife and I live in the very northwest corner of Washington state, where we share our home with a couple of pets. I work in agriculture and natural resources as both the manager of six local government districts, and the executive director of an organization that represents those districts at the county and state level. As you might imagine, my job is always busy and I’m never truly off the clock, so I rarely manage to get out for more than an evening 9 holes of golf, except on weekends. However, being the boss does give me a certain flexibility with my schedule, and on days when my schedule isn’t full of meetings I can always take an hour at lunch for a quick range session!

I may be in charge at the office, but at home I have to defer to Pete and Juno.

I grew up playing lots of team sports, and although I played golf occasionally as far back as high school, it wasn’t until after grad school that I really put any effort towards taking the game seriously. While having an athletic background certainly is helpful in golf, if I’m not careful my swing will fall back to old habits learned from years of ice hockey and baseball.

There are a handful of skills from my hockey-playing days that translate to my golf game, most notably the large amount of side spin on almost every shot!

Speaking of baseball, that was my first thought of the Claw gloves when the test opportunity popped up on the forums – with the two-tone look, grippy palm, and flashy logo they reminded me of the batting gloves of my youth. Whether that comparison holds up once I have them in on my hands remains to be seen, but there are several questions that I’ll be looking to answer over the course of the test:

• What are the differences between the different models, and which would I recommend?
• What’s the deal with the silicone– how will it impact my grip and swing, and will it hold up to the abuse (especially from the corded uppers of my MCC grips)?
• How does the glove perform in the varying conditions of the PNW – heat, rain, and being stuffed in my golf bag at the end of each round?
• Will it stand up to the durability claims that CaddyDaddy makes?
• And perhaps most importantly, will it be able to dethrone the Footjoy StaSof as my glove of choice?

I’ll be putting the gloves through their paces (and enlisting the help of my brothers and other golf partners to do so as well), so stay tuned to see how things turn out!

The Review

Staring down a 109-yard approach on hole 16 at Salishan Golf Links with the Claw Max glove. I actually hit the pin on this shot!

For the test, each of us testers received three gloves: a Claw Max in white and black, and two Claw Pro gloves (one in white, and one in grey). My first impressions of the Claw gloves were a bit of a mixed bag. The packaging, especially for the Pro gloves, leaves something to be desired; in an attempt to show off all the benefits of the glove on the package, it comes across as something out of an infomercial. Once they are out of the package and on your hands, however, they look and feel good. You can read a bit more of my initial thoughts here.

The packaging of the Pro gloves screams "infomercial", leaving a bit to be desired.

The style and aesthetics of the glove lean more towards a modern look, rather than a more traditional color profile and shape, especially with the color blocking on the Max glove and the design details on the original (which we didn’t test). I don’t say that as an insult, but just to note that I would expect to see these gloves on someone wearing a bright-patterned shirt or joggers, rather than someone in a pair of Footjoy Traditions. The construction and materials are slightly different between the Pro and Max, which is made clear by the below picture of them both inside-out (the Pro glove is the grey one) – the Pro features synthetic suede near the wrist and mesh everywhere else, while the Max features a synthetic leather on the wrist and fingers, and mesh on the lower knuckles (both gloves feature synthetic suede with silicone on the palms).

An inside-out look at the Pro (left) and Max (right) gloves clearly demonstrates the differences in construction.

Of course, for any glove one of the key elements is the fit and feel. Based on the size chart available online I went with the XL glove, which seems to be the right choice (for comparison, I wear a size L Footjoy Stasof, which fits very snug). The fit was different between the Max and Pro, but we found out after the test started that they were made in different factories, and future manufacturing for all gloves will be at the plant that produced the Pro Grey (which was what I focused most of my testing time on). The seams are noticeably bulkier than a traditional leather glove, but the stretch and flexibility on the back of the hand and sides of the fingers makes up for that.

The flexibility of the mesh panels makes up for the bulky seams when compared to a traditional leather glove.

One downside here is that the velcro tab is excessively stiff and sticky. In my opinion they could have gone with a different velcro style that gave up a bit of grab in exchange for more flexibility and comfort; instead the shiny velcro hook panel in the picture below is stiff and plasticky.

The plasticky material of the hook panel (top) on the velcro is overly stiff, and takes a little bit away from the comfort of the gloves.

So how do the gloves feel out on the course? In a word, great! The mesh back makes for incredibly breathable gloves, especially on the Pro, and these was confirmed by friends and family who tested the second Pro glove for me. During one Bryson-style range session on an especially sunny afternoon where I was switching back and forth between the Pro and Max gloves and dripping in sweat, I found that my hands would actually get drier over the course of 5 shots with the Pro gloves (although they would get sweatier during the 5 shots with the Max). The silicone also provides for a very secure grip in dry conditions, even on older grips that need to be replaced. Plus, the durability was noticeably better than traditional leather gloves, especially on the corded uppers of my MCC grips. I didn’t get as many rounds in as some of the other testers, but my gloves didn’t show any noticeable wear, even after 54+ holes, and I’m not one to baby my gloves at all, with these gloves getting the post-round crumple-and-toss into my golf bag and still looking great when I pulled them out next time.

The grey Pro glove still looks new, despite 54+ holes of play and multiple abusive range sessions.

The exception to the good grip is when the silicone gets wet: a single swipe of my sweaty forehead with the palm of the glove (followed by a solid attempt to dry it off on my pants leg) was enough to make holding onto a club a tenuous affair, even with partial wedge shots.

The final feature that CaddyDaddy notes for these gloves is that they are machine washable. I was skeptical of this at the beginning of the test, but found it to be a huge plus. I just threw the gloves in my front-load washing machine with a load of regular laundry and a Tide Pod after 36 holes of golf (plus range time) and hung them to dry, and they came out looking and feeling the same as they did when they were new!

The silicone stripes on the palm and fingers provide great grip and durability even on corded grips, but are severely lacking in wet conditions.

I will definitely keep the Claw Pro gloves moving forward, for all of the reasons listed above. The Max gloves, however, I’ll be passing along to someone else. Why? Well, the benefits of a full synthetic glove (as advertised by CaddyDaddy) include stretch, breathability, and comfort, which the Pro glove has in spades. In comparison, the Max glove is a step in the wrong direction. Why not lean into what differentiates your product, rather than try and make a glove that is more like the traditional gloves you are trying to unseat? If you're looking for a new glove though, the Claw Pro should definitely be a top contender for your consideration!

First Impressions      8/10
Aesthetics                 9/10
Fit and Feel              18/20
On the Course         17/20
Miscellaneous         18/20
Keep or Trade          17/20

Final Score              87/100

Have any questions? Throw them in the comments below and I’ll be happy to give more feedback!

Edited July 29 by gavinski91

[Willie T]

Well hello again, MGS Community!  My name is Willie Tyndall (aka @Willie T on the forum pages) and this is my third time being chosen to test for the MGS Community.  This time it’s golf gloves and not just any but the CaddyDaddy Claw Glove - which means a huge shout out to the MGS Mods and staff as well as CaddyDaddy for this opportunity.  Before I get too far into why I wanted to be part of a glove test, let’s speak on what brought my journey in golf to this point in time.  I have always been a person who loves the outdoors.  I grew up here in Eastern NC, which meant I had ample time to hunt, fish, play baseball and all the other things a kid of the ‘60s would have enjoyed.  Yes, I am one of those “old” guys at the ripe age of 64!   

So how does a kid who does everything but golf get into the game?  I grew up watching some golf on TV, seeing Travino, Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, Norman, Seve’, etc. make their way around the course. Anyone remember the old “Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf” TV series.   But it was not a game within reach as my parents were not country club folk.  Fast forward to my working career in procurement for a chemical processing facility and the invitation in 2009 to play in a 9-hole Super-Ball “team building exercise”, aka an excuse to play golf.  I was to just fill the “D” slot and not much more.  We finish the 9-hole round and my boss along with a couple of others opt to play the front nine.  I was asked if I wanted to join and I thought why not - it was that or either go back to the hotel and be bored.  Mind you, I was almost illiterate when it came to what’s in the bag.  After the fIrst couple of holes, the best player leans over and says, “If you want to play off my tee shot that is okay” as we were playing stroke play..  I tell him that I want to play my tee shot and he tells me to use the 3 wood as it will get the ball airborne easier (1st lesson).  That worked and I am off and running.  At the end of the round, my counterpart from a sister facility looks at me and says, “You’ve learned more in nine holes than most will in a lifetime.”  I opt to “retire” from golf!

Fast forward to 2016 and while I remember "the round", golf is not on the table of things to do as I am into riding motorcycles (still miss that girl): 

That changes in June that year as I get hit by a car that results in my left foot being degloved and I wind up as a trans-metatarsal amputee (no toes on the left foot, grafted skin from my left thigh to cover the wound). I tell folks I can only count to fifteen these days.  After learning to walk, I need a new hobby and our church men’s group is starting a once a month super-ball scramble. All I have (and still do) are some old “real wood” Spalding woods, MacGregor blades and Spalding putter from the set gifted to me in the late 90’s.  My son and I tag along and the rest is history.  I get the golf bug and pick some newer “used” clubs, this time a full set of Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scots (pat pend).  Likewise I pick a TaylorMade R580 driver and fairway woods and start practicing in earnest, learning to get the weight forward in a way that my rebuilt foot does not hurt too much. It has been a journey of first times, like when I got that first birdie, broke 100, broke 90, recently broke 80, had as few as 27 putts, holed out from off the green - several times for birdie and recently for eagle. 

The biggest joy is that my bride of almost 23 years has joined me from time to time on the course:

(us on a dream vacation to the Dominican Republic playing La Cana Golf Course), a super enthusiastic grandson who lives to play the game:

and his dad who is my regular golf partner.

My current game has migrated to around a 12 handicap and in that migration a fair share of “brands” of gloves tried.  Like many I started with a “cheap” synthetic leather glove that split and ripped pretty quick. Over time I’ve tried “stock” gloves you may find at places like Wally-World, K-Mart, Target, even the local grocery super-store.  None have really lasted until I stepped up to some of the better gloves like FootJoy even Snell’s line..  My current glove of choice is such and I wear them out:

 

When reading up on the glove being tested - I began to think about how the glove would feel compared to the “nice” leather I am used to wearing these days. The CaddyDaddy Glove with its synthetic fabric design, washability - i.e. long term durability claims, has me thinking this may be a great all around glove that offers longer than expected life for the average bargain minded golfer (who doesn’t love a good deal, right?).      

Let's hit the Q&A of who I am: 

What region do you play out of?  As noted I live in Eastern, NC and have access to a variety of golf course weather conditions from hot and humid (so thick your sweat has sweat) that can ruin a leather glove in a matter of minutes to pop-up rain showers that soak a glove just as fast.  

How long have you been golfing?  I am coming up on seven  years since I picked up the game to help rehab my foot and to have a way to be outside much like I was when riding bikes.  The rehab was to help teach my body to increase stability in that foot as well. 

What kind of golfer are you?  While I am pretty well self-taught through countless on-line YouTube videos, getting a couple of impromptu lessons from the course pros, a lot from reading the works such as Hogan’s Five Lessons to Nicklaus’ Golf My Way to current golf writers, I am serious about improving - to the point I work to practice at least some part of the game each day.  Hot, cold, wet, dry - I am an all weather golfer so its a year-round thing (which is pretty well afforded here in Eastern NC) where playing in the cold may mean waiting for the greens to thaw, in the heat (lots of water intake)...all that to say I tend to be rough on gloves. 

How do you want to test this product?  On the course and in practice in all kinds of conditions.  I want to get it wet with sweat, maybe even a pop-up shower or two.  Then once grunged out, wash it to “brand new”.  I want to see how it recovers from being soaked by sweat or rain and not washed as compared to a regular leather glove. Speaking of recovering from washing - (1) does it shrink, (2) does it stretch out and stay stretched, (3) does the fit compare to leather gloves which "form fit" to your hand? 

The grip surface (thinking the "work gloves" with the silicone gripping surfaces) - does it abrade quickly over time (I know 5-6 weeks is not a lot of time) - so this will be also a long-term test of ongoing wear and tear. Other online reviews denote it gets less grippy when when wet, will I have an uncontrollable club?   As a leather glove will go some serious rounds with me, so this will have to go much farther to replace the look, feel, smell of leather.  

What will make this product stay with you after testing?  Simply put - it simply has to outlast my current glove of choice and still look good doing it.   

Why are you excited about testing this product?  Much like when Odyssey intro’d the AI-One technology, I am intrigued when a company states it has new technology to make our games easier.  Having read reviews on this product, it seems CaddyDaddy has such a product on the table.  Looking to see how it fares in the heat and humidity of an Eastern NC summer. 

What do you know about the product already?  Not too much so I am excited to learn about this product and its manufacturer.  

What are your expectations?  The potential for a longer wearing glove that performs well across its life in all potential weather conditions that in essence will lower the cost of one more item that is part of most golfers’ arsenal. 

First Impressions (7 out of 10) The gloves arrived in non-descript USPS Tyvek packaging so there is nothing special there.  However the overall glove packaging is top notch:

The accompanying letter was in its own envelope and was a nice introduction to the ClawDaddy family of gloves which was nice touch.   Upon opening the individual boxes of gloves I get a first real glimpse of the technology touted - silicon grip lines  and the synthetic (non-animal) leather backs . 

Here is a quick Youtube video of the First Impressions/unpackaging: 

(Addendum to the video - the mods confirmed that we are getting two Pro (one grey, one white) and one Max)

A neat side note - the silicon grip lines are much wider on the "Max" as opposed to the "Pro": 

I'm looking forward to seeing the how these compare in terms of handling the club.  

The claims to be proven: 

Overall First Impression - A three (3) point deduct as the gloves do seem more "utilitarian" especially the "suede" of the Pro gloves, almost work glove like.  As I noted in the video - that may be a good thing as these gloves look to be designed to "work with the golfer" for a better grip on the ball.  Now it's time to have fun on the course to see if that is really the case!  

Aesthetics (16 out of 20) 

The gloves as noted above have a “utilitarian” look, especially in the grip area (the silicone strips) would lead one to believe they are more a “work” glove not a “golf” glove, almost gimmicky in the look, feel.  (ref above photos) This was more prevalent with the Pro whereas the Max looks a little more “traditional” but still the heavy mix of black mesh and the white back/palm made it look more like an “lower end” glove that you may find at a mainline retail store.  Despite these thoughts on looks, they quickly dispelled any misgivings when put into use as the posts in the testing thread began to attest…they are definitely a golf glove.  2 point deduct for the "work glove" look of the Pro versus a more traditional look and 2 points for the lower end look of the Max.

• The Feel & Fit Test (17 out of 20)

As we were assigned two (2) models to test the fit and feel test became a two for one fit test between comparative models.  The fitting process consisted of using their online table to determine a “best fit”.  Here’s how it broke down for this tester:  

• PRO - two versions (same size (LC (Large Cadet))/different colors - white and gray) received. The palm section fit well, best described as a good snug feel (the mesh is very comfortable).  The finger sections fit well (albeit a touch long, but really not enough to look out of place).  I experienced no variance in fit between the two colors - which speaks of consistency in manufacturing.  The gloves slid on easily and would snug up nicely, not quite the same level of snug as I was used to in regular leather gloves. 
• MAX - one color - white in L (Large) - this speaks to the difference in the sizing of the two styles..  The palm section was more loose in fit across the back of the hand. The fingers were spot on in terms of length.  However, the seams were much more noticeable in the fingertip areas as I could easily pinch it between the end of my fingernail and fingertip.  Still in the course of play the seams were  of no consequence. Like the Pro gloves, the glove donned nicely much like a well played leather glove - no stretching needed. 
• PRO (part 2) - Outside of the test, I wanted to see if the Pro in CM (Cadet Medium) would be more “fitting” to my hand.  I purchased it from the major online retailer with the smiley face logo. Like the Large brethren, it was well made.  The finger fit was much better, very much like the Max as supplied. Donning wise it was more snug but not unbearably snug.  Interestingly during one round, the glove was more of a bear to don than I had anticipated - that was the only time so maybe my hands were swollen from too much salt….hmmmm.

Overall they provide a decent feel and fit, 3 points taken due to the lack of a brick-and-mortar fitting station and as such a pandora’s box on what size truly fits. 

•   On The Course (19 out of 20)

Taking a moment to set the stage on “course conditions” for this test.  The gloves tout they are pretty much a grip all type glove “for most golfers”.  Given the hot, humid weather consistent with Eastern NC I knew my sweaty hands and arms would be a steady source of “salty moisture” for these gloves.  Initial swings with the clubs in the backyard, with basically new grips as all are less than 6 mos on the clubs, revealed just how well the silicone reacts with the rubber grips.  Impressed, I was!  But what about the course of a round?  Over the course of the test I played six (6) full 18 hole rounds and three (3)  9 hole rounds. The full rounds were conducted where I would play, say the Pro on the front and the Max on the back. Due to the masterful wicking nature of the gloves, even the hottest sweatiest days became a forced reminder to change gloves at the turn (a major plus), not something I would see in traditional leather.  

       But what about maintaining performance through the course of the round? This tester did not see any appreciable degradation of performance, rather a consistent, comfortable feel.  In playing with partners who were using the “leather standard”, I would see them working up to three (3) different gloves through the course of the round whereas I had only one - can we say “sweeeeeet!”

Claw Daddy touts “ventilation” and “breathability” in its sales promo.  Did the gloves deliver?  Over the course of the test I found the Pro to be the hands down (pun intended!) winner.  The overall mesh platform it uses keeps the entire hand cool and dry whereas the Max with its synthetic (plant based) leather back was less breathable, almost animal leather retention, but not completely.  The best part was that the gloves were quick to dry and could be tucked back in the bag once the round was complete, to be donned at the next first tee!  ClawDaddy delivered!  

Wash and wear golf gloves?  I was really curious about this as I have a good number of gloves that have gone the way of crusty, musty leather.  ClawDaddy touts that their gloves can be washed and then line dried to “like new” condition.  Over the testing period I managed to “grunge” up the gloves to the best of my sweat ability. (grunge photo) I got them into the washer about 4 weeks into the test and as per the washing guidelines, then line dried them to perfection.(dry 

The gloves fit like new when I donned them for the next round of testing. ClawDaddy delivered!   

Old grips/new grips/grips that are about to rot?  Does the silicone work better with new grips or specific types of grips.  Being a budget minded person, I tend to play grips to death and have had grips literally break apart, they were so old when I took them off.  For this test, I pulled some of the older gripped clubs in the stable to see how the silicone reacted with them as that is the contact point for ClawDaddy users.  

The results were impressive as the silicone worked well even with the more well worn grips in the test.  It was an interesting side bar that continued to prove the grippy nature of these gloves - albeit in dry conditions. An unplanned ClawDaddy plus!. 

Wet or dry, we cannot deny that golfers do play in the rain from time to time. In my reading of reviews from other users who had purchased thru online retailers, etc. one complaint had to do with wet grips (like in the rain).  Interestingly it has rained little during the majority of the test, so up to the last week of the test period I had limited testing “on the course” but rather used the backyard above ground pool to soak the grips (to simulate rainy conditions) to see how well they held the grip factor.  Then I got my chance to potentially play almost a full round in the rain.  I did a short vlog of my thoughts during the round:

As noted in the vlog, the silicone does lose most of its tacky factor when wet.  What I found is that if you are doing the rain thing, have a couple of good towels to wipe the grips as well as the glove palms to wick away as much moisture as you can.  The feel reminded me of how “really old hardened grips” feel in your hands - that slippery sitting on the surface not into the grip feel. Still not a full loss of control…

Overall on the course, the gloves performed pretty much as expected with just a slight deduct for the “wet-weather” slippery factor albeit something that most will not even encounter. 

The Good, the bad, the inbetween (7 out of 10)

This one is a mixed bag of thoughts, so let's just dive in:  

The Good for the glove is that it's easy on the hands - the silicone grip strips on the Pro and the Max are an innovation that applies what the workplace has long done combined with breathability in the mesh fabrics.  The gloves, the Pro way more than the Max, did well in wear and overall comfort in hot, humid weather.  They return to like new condition once washed and line dried.   

The Bad for the glove has to be the lack of brick and mortar locations to “fit in person” as ClawDaddy is DTC only.  What we learned in the course of the test, the manufacturer has changed its suppliers so this accuracy of the fitting should become more precise. The fitting charts may need some tweaking, but overall they will get you very close. ClawDaddy is open to any suggestions on how to make it better - then again no two golfers hands are “exactly” the same… 

The Inbetween falls more on the Max than the Pro for its lack of overall breathability, as experienced by this golfer, with the synthetic leather on back of the hand in palm section.

Play it or Trade it? (18 out of 20)

These gloves, despite the noted shortcomings, have proven to be comfortable and durable in the course of play. They provide a solid feel of the club in your hands, i.e. a very solid connection.  A 4-5 week test would wear out most leather gloves as most gloves barely last more than one or two rounds max!  With ClawDaddy the wear, soil, wash, dry repeat factor make these gloves PLAY them again and again and again kind of glove that will beg to have long-term play updates (Yep, that's the plan!)   

Conclusion (84 out of 100)

Before concluding thoughts are offered, I want to again thank MyGolfSpy and ClawDaddy for this opportunity to test these gloves. I continue to be amazed at how the DTC market is making inroads into traditionally held realms of product bases and ClawDaddy as one of those companies has developed a great product that incorporates the best of what is needed in a golf glove with the durability factor of a grippy work glove. 

The test being a 4-5 weeks in duration did not allow time to fully address the long-term durability touted.  I can see where this glove test should get plenty updates through the summer and eventually into the fall and winter months.  Also being DTC the fitting process is about having to figure where your hand fits on the chart. 

Other questions - how does the breathability factor play into keeping the hand warm during cooler and even colder temps?  Does the silicone stiffen and become less flexible as the temps drop? Will the silicone begin to break down and peel away as we are talking lamination here? Good questions that I plan to cover in the follow-up posts as the season wears on.  

One final thought, for the golfer who does not mind “non-traditional” looking gloves this is a glove that plays well into that arena along with providing a good alternative to having to have 3-4 gloves for a round of sweaty, summer golf.  I know, I am one of them. 

Any questions or areas you may have, please feel free to tag and comment the testers and we will be glad to provide the feedback you are looking. 

Edited July 30 by Willie T

[EnderinAZ]

Good morning golf spies and thank you to @Golfspy_KPH for giving me the opportunity to test the Claw gloves. 

I am a retired rotating machinery control system engineer who spends entirely too much time with my head mired in golf stuff. That said I live in Mesa Arizona and love the heat. So I will be testing the Claw gloves in pretty extreme conditions. I play with a set group of retired old guys 3 days a week and we do not tee off until at least 10:30 in the morning where most of the summer the temperatures are already over 100 degrees F (about 38 degrees C).  I usually get in a round over the weekend and at least one driving range session.  

When I first read the “Testers Wanted” thread and it talked about synthetic suede and silicone mesh my first thoughts went to... 

“Silicone? Like this ??” 

 

 

Needless to say, I am intrigued.  I will wear it a few times and toss it in the washing machine, then report with pictures the results.  

But the ribbed silicone on the palm should make it very “grippy” (or very lumpy) so I will bring along a gallon jug of water as I play, dip the grip of my chosen club into the jug then soak down the glove to see how it plays then.  

Measure how fast it dries and whether or not it loses its shape.  

 I have been chased off the course once by a “Haboob” the local name for a dust storm.  In the article below check out the pictures, 39 through 41. Those are the dust storms that come in with the wind and rain of a monsoon. 

 https://www.azcentral.com/story/weather/2023/09/01/what-is-a-haboob-giant-dust-storms-common-during-arizona-monsoon/70738390007/

Playing in very dusty conditions is not uncommon. I will find some way to dust up the gloves and see how they clean up. Silicon caulk gets dust on it and it does not come off. Ever.

We shall see.  

 

Hey, the gloves showed up today!

So the gloves came in today. It appears CaddyDaddy is a Phoenix based company and I am pretty close. My first impressions of the gloves are in the short videos below

First is the Claw Pro. This glove fits well and is comfortable. It does not feel like it has any seams that will irritate my hand as I use it. I stretches as I make a fist and snaps back tight against my hand when I uncurl my fingers. 

I received two Claw Max  Pro gloves, a white one and a gray one. The white one's silicone ribbing is closer together than either of the other two cloves. Size wise, the Max and Pro White are pretty close to being exactly the same size. The Pro Gray is a much larger glove. 

Anyway here are the videos from when I first popped the other two gloves out of their packages. 

The Prow White

The Pro Gray

So tomorrow I will take them out to the course for a first run, and report back here. 

The Final Review

 

Well.... 

It is a golf glove that comes in a golf glove sleeve/box.  

The Max box is all black and pretty hard to read. The Pro White and Gray boxes are uninspiring. Their BIG stand out selling point is the silicone ribbing and that is not shown on the boxes at all.  

So, the box gets a 15 out of 20. It misses the point of the Claw and to me that is the ribbing. 

The gloves on the other hand (pun intended) are pretty traditional in looks but not feel. They do not have a feel of the regular leather glove. Even the synthetic leather feels more like a sturdy high-quality cloth without the sturdy high-quality cloth stiffness and weight. The lightweight mesh is soft and definitely breaths.  

The Max has the synth suede on each finger which I found made the glove hot on hot days. I live and golf in Mesa Arizona so golfing in the summer means golfing in the heat.  

The Pro mesh extends all the way to the finger tips. When it is 112 degrees F, that extra mesh makes a difference. The  advertising on the box and the Claw website describe a glove that is not affected by salt build up. Plus once the glove gets dirty you can just toss it in the washing machine. So I tested that. After six rounds with the Max the internal seams started to get stiff. After 10 rounds the Pro and the Max internal seams were so stiff as to make them uncomfortable to play in. 

I tossed them in the washer, and my wife promptly tossed them back at me. After some cajoling she relented and washed the gloves. Once out of the washer I put them out in the garage. In the summer sun my garage gets very hot. In about an hour they were dry.  

After the wash and dry the gloves fit just as snuggly and were as supple as the day I pulled them out of the box.  

Fit and finish score 19 out of 20. I took a point for the Max glove thumb seams were excessively long and bothersome. I suspect that was a one-off condition. 

On Course 

The palm of the glove is where the interesting bits lie. The silicone ribbing is outstanding in the heat. Supple and grippy. At no time did the club grip feel as though it could slip during a swing while playing in the heat. Even after 16 or 17 holes and the glove was noticeably sweaty. 

Now it is very difficult to test the glove for wet conditions living in the desert. So, I cheated.  

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

As a wet glove or dry glove and wet grips the glove is so slick that I could not really swing a club without feeling like I was going to toss the club down the fairway.   

Silicone caulk collects dust and dirt and never lets it go. I figured I would test that too. I found a spot of dry dirt on the course and rubbed the glove in it. Then dusted it off like any golfer would, on my pants. Color me surprised when nearly all the dust was brushed off. What was left did not affect the effectiveness of the silicone ribbing whatsoever. Within a hole or two the dust had all disappeared from the glove 

Because of the monumental difference in the gloves' usability between wet and dry conditions, I have broken the rating into two parts, wet and dry.  

Dry conditions 20 out of 20. I have never played a better glove for hot dry conditions. Cold dry? I cannot say. 

Wet conditions 0 out of 20. Once the outside of the glove is wet it is useless as a golf glove.  

The good, the bad, the in-between; 

The in-between first.  

The glove sizing is weird and in no way uniform. The Pro Gray that showed up at my house was a full size larger than the Pro White. They do give you a chart and for the most part it works, though the size differences could be problematic if your hand size lands on the edge of the size charts.  

After about 10 rounds the silicone started to come off of the heal of the hand of the Pro White glove. 

 

 

 Not sure if this is normal or I just squeeze the club too hard.  

The bad 

The Claw gloves fail as a wet weather glove. 

The good 

These, both the Max and the Pro, are outstanding hot weather gloves, the best I have ever used.  

I live in the desert, and do not play in the rain any longer. So I give the good, bad, and in-between score a solid 15 out of 20.  

Play it or trade it. 20 out of 20  

Yeah, this is a keeper. When these two test gloves wear out I am going to get some more.  

Conclusion: 89 out of 120 (74.2%) 

The Claw Max is a little hot to wear when the temperatures go north of 105 degrees Fahrenheit, but it showed little to no wear after 11 rounds of golf in the extreme heat. I liked the Pro White more as the seams were less noticeable after a few rounds than the Max. But after about ten rounds the ribbing began to peel away from the heal of the glove.  All in all the Claw gloves are the finest hot weather gloves I have ever put on my hand.   Just don’t wear them in the rain.  

 

Edited August 1 by EnderinAZ
added initial post and content for clarity. Added first impressions

[Rico_de_Gallo]

Hey guys, we got a first timer here!

First of all, what a fantastic community that MGS has established and grown. Props and thanks to the whole crew who work on this and help guide us along the way and many thanks to MGS and Caddy Daddy for the opportunity to experience being a tester for the first time. 

INTRODUCTION

Now a little about me. I am 35 years old, I am divorced, and I live in a van down by the river. Ok,  only the first part of that is true. I have a wonderful family that includes 2 young girls that keep me busy everyday. My background is Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering and I perform testing and analysis with aircraft structures for my day job. I’m excited to expand my testing experience into my golf life …. Yeah I’m a big data and Excel guy … get excited folks.

Speaking of my golf life. After several years hiatus I got back into golf in 2023 and discovered a passion and a desire to really improve my game. I got a whole set of sticks late 2023 (PXGs) and joined the Arccos group to track my game. I’m about a 13 index and working my way down to 10. Currently the most hurtful thing about my game is penalties off the tee followed by longer approach shots and bunker play. Strengths are my short game and distance off the tee (for my index at at least). 

I reside in San Antonio, TX where you can play pretty much year round if you don’t mind the heat in the summertime. I’ll get out at least every other week for a round on the course, but thanks to a nearby driving range that has lights and stays open late (shout out to San Pedro Course), I can get a good practice session a couple times a week. 

Regarding golf gloves, I’ll come clean…I’ve never given much thought to my glove. I typically just get an inexpensive footjoy glove and my trial process involves trying it on in the store  to make sure it fits.

During a round, I don’t use a glove from 50yrds and in, unless I am in a bunker and I generally take my glove off after any swing pretty quickly to reduce how long my hand stays in there to ideally increase it’s life.

I’m currently using a FJ WeatherSof glove that is about to be converted to a pure range glove. This has lasted me about 18 full rounds, a few 9-hole par 3 rounds,  and several buckets at the range. So roughly 1,400 swings has led to this…

For this testing I have a brand new FJ WeatherSof that will go through the trials along side the Caddy Daddy gloves.

Speaking of Caddy Daddy, I have not heard of the company, much less the Claw gloves, until this testing opportunity came up so I am coming in with an extremely open mind.

 

MY TEST PLAN

I will save you the bore of writing a 40 page paper (I said I was an engineer), and I’ll give the highlights 

• Examination and Expectations

I’m a blank slate when it comes to comparing gloves and I don’t want to generate any expectations until these gloves are in my hand. But once they are, I’ll originate some hypotheses about each glove and testing outcome before the actual testing begins.

• Comfort and Feel 

Interestingly, The Claw gloves have different sizing requirements based on the glove model. I first want to know if their sizing chart is accurate and if the gloves fit well. I want to put this on and just be ready to play. I don’t want to feel the need to fidget with it while wearing it.  I like a tight fit, but still have dexterity in my hands while wearing the gloves.

 

• Grip and Performance

With silicon based grips and ripples in the glove, how does this change performance relative to my past experience? Is the grip improved? Is it the same?  Does this prevent me from hitting into the lake that shouldn’t even be in play?

 

• Durability

Will these hold up in the San Antonio heat? How do they handle rain? (ok, it may not rain here again for like 10 months, but I do have a hose pipe and my kid has a water gun). How does picking up a beverage with condensation impact the glove and the immediate next swing? Will this thing show any signs of early wear?

Caddy Daddy says you can “simply toss it in the washing machine and you’re ready” and that “ customers are getting over 50 rounds of golf with their Claw still looking brand new.”

Note that the full test of durability will go long beyond this 6ish week testing period. Stay up-to-date in the thread as I’ll keep posting about the glove as I intend to give it a full durability test over time. 

 

• Final Reviews

I’ll revisit the hypotheses I generated, review all testing, provide grading and comparisons. Lastly … will I change my non-existent allegiance to one of the Claw family gloves for my golfing future. 

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS 

Packaging is a pretty standard rectangular cardboard box. Nothing fancy, which is fine by me. I did enjoy the focus on the logo on the Max model packaging.

The gloves themselves look as advertised. They have a good clean and sleek look to them. Well fabricated and well built. The velcro on the back is good and strong. The elastic band inside the glove around the wrist is a bit thicker than my current leather glove. 

With the mesh on the top hand of the Pro and the mix of mesh and synthetic leather on the Max model. There should be opportunity for better ventilation than the traditional leather glove. 

 

Caddy Daddy says that the Pro model is said to be for higher swing speeds (I’m in the low 100s for driver swings, so right in the threshold between medium and fast). The Max model is designed for premium feel and superior grip, with great ventilation. Both gloves are designed for increased durability and machine washable to stay looking clean and new longer.

Summarizing the claims, Caddy Daddy states that there will be better grip, more ventilation, and longer lasting compared to the traditional leather gloves. 

Overall, I’d say the First Impression is a 10/10 for all 3 gloves received.

Now to actually put on the gloves …..

AESTHETICS

The sizing chart on their site works. Pro and Max model use the same sizing char, which differs from just the “Claw” model sizing chart. The Pro model fits great. The Max model feels a bit more snug, but overall is fine. Above all else, it grips.... it's laughable how much it grips. As mentioned by others, there is a sense of receiver gloves about them

Both Pro models slide right on without issue and feel great on the hand. The Max model gave me some issues. My fingers constantly would get caught in the stitching between the mesh and the synthetic leather. It’s not a big deal and a quick fix, but it routinely happens.

Without holding a club, the gloves feel fine and the silicone webbing doesn’t adversely impact the feeling of wearing a glove. 

When I held a club for the time with either model, the increased traction is very noticeable. I did not have any negative feels due to the gloves while holding a club for the first time. 

Overall, it still feels like a golf glove, just more traction between my hand and the club. 

I do appreciate that each model has the silicone webbing wrap around to the side of the index finger as well, pictured below. 

Overall for Aesthetics, each Pro model earns a 10 of 10. The Max model earns a 9 of 10. A point deducted due to troubles putting on the glove itself.

 

THE NUMBERS

My biggest weakness statistically (tracked via Arccos) is off the tee, mainly due to penalties. My 2nd weakest game facet is approach play. For reference, all of my comparisons in this section are to a 10 index player

Looking at my off the tee numbers, in the last 10 rounds prior to starting the test, I averaged ( -1.27) strokes gained per round. With the gloves (7 outings in total), I averaged (-1.5) strokes gained per round. The plot below shows the data for strokes gained off the tee. The blue line indicates my last 10 rounds. The gray line is the previous 10 rounds. The red arrow indicates where on the blue line I started the testing.

Although the numbers declined, this was largely due to a single outlier. I had a horrendous day off the tee on a difficult course and had (-5.3) strokes gained on the day …. No bueno.

If I remove the worst performance since the start of the test, my average improves to (-0.87) strokes gained in rounds with the Caddy Daddy Gloves.

For equal comparison, if I remove the worst performance in the previous 10 rounds prior to the testing, my avg was (-0.96) strokes gained. 

While removing the outliers shows a small improvement, there are more noticeable improvements when it comes to penalties off the tee. 

In the 7 outings (117 total holes)  with the gloves, I only had 5 penalties in those rounds combined  (and most of that was a single round). For comparison, in the previous 7 rounds prior to the glove testing, I had 14 total penalties.

The table below shows my round dates, strokes gained driving numbers, final score, and penalties I incurred off the tee. The rows highlighted in blue are the rounds with Caddy Daddy gloves.

As evident by the data, there was a significant reduction in penalties. While some of that improvement is due to improved course management, there is likely a percentage of that improvement due to the gloves themselves. 

Overall, I feel my game has improved off the tee since the testing. Now I just need to get rid of the occasional top (talk about a distance killer for the round …. 60 yrd topped drive…ouch)

Now on to Approach play comparisons.

In the 10 rounds prior to the testing, I averaged (-1.74) stroked gained on a approach play). Since the testing started, I average (-1.5) strokes gained.  The plot below shows the data for strokes gained in approach play. The blue line indicates my last 10 rounds. The gray line is the previous 10 rounds. The red arrow indicates where on the blue line I started the testing.

Overall I can tell there has been significant improvement in my iron striking and my GIR numbers have improved as well. The table below shows my round dates, strokes gained on approach, final score, and the number of GIRs. The rows highlighted in blue are the rounds with Caddy Daddy gloves

 

Again, there is improvement with the gloves compared to prior rounds.

I know it is not all about the gloves and I have seen noticeable improvements in my game, but I believe the gloves do contribute some to the improvements I have seen. Note, there is not a large enough sample size of on course data to look at comparisons between glove models. 

In addition to on-course data, I tracked some results at the driving range via a “constant motion” test where I would put 6 - 8 balls down in a line and look to hit all of them without stopping. This would provide a direct comparison between Caddy Daddy gloves and my leather glove. Additionally it would help see if my grip has improved with the gloves and see if I'm re-gripping the club during the swing at all.

 

This was a pass/fail test. Hit all the balls without feeling that my grip changed and it was marked as a pass.  All 3 Caddy Daddy passed this test 5 of 5 times. The leather glove failed on 4 of the 5 attempts

Once again, there was noticeable improvements.

Oh yeah …. Nearly forgot, with the first round on the course with these, set a PR and broke 80 for the first time at a (+4) 76!

In fact, 3 of my lowest 18 hole scores ever have been during this testing!

As for scoring the gloves, equal scores across the board for all glove models and they earn a maximum score of  20 points for me

 

ON THE COURSE

On the course the gloves are a hit. The fit was as expected and above all else, I don’t have to fidget with the gloves.

The Pro White and Pro Gray gloves feel very comfortable and the ventilation is fantastic. When gripping a club, there were no unnatural or uncomfortable feelings. The glove slides right on and off every time.

The Max model is meant to be a tighter fighting glove according to the site as mentioned above and that holds true. Compared to both Pro models, there is significantly less ventilation. My glove hand feels noticeably warmer when wearing it for long stretches or by the middle of a round, especially in the summertime. This  leads to an increase in sweating on the glove hand which wasn’t ideal. 

I do my chipping and putting without gloves so I was constantly drying my hand before hitting those shots when using the Max glove.

Surprisingly, with a wet hand, the glove didn’t perform any differently and I couldn’t tell a loss in grip.

However, when  the gloves themselves get wet ….uh oh.

For all models, when the silicone grips get wet, the tackiness vanishes. It is not advertised as a wet weather glove, but I wanted to include this in the testing. 

I did some backyard water testing with my family involved and the loss of grip was immediate.

 

While my daughter took “spraying” me with a hose to the extreme, the change in grip was extremely noticeable and it felt like the club could slip out of my hand if taking a full shot. There was definitely an increase in how strong I gripped the club to counter this. For my full “rain” testing, check out the post here:

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/65024-caddydaddy-claw-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1101412

I did get out to the course and was rained on. Just like in the backyard, once the gloves themselves were wet, the traction between glove and club was nearly non-existent. Extra grip strength was applied and still had a fear of the driver completely slipping away. 

Even with partial wedges and playing more punch shots for a few holes, it was uncomfortable how slick the gloves were. I played the Max for 8 holes and switched to my mostly dry White Pro model for the remainder of the round. 

I was shocked that even with a wet hand and damp club grips, the glove retained the traction.

Bottom line, gotta keep the silicone dry. Bring ziplocks, extra gloves, and/or extra towels if you can.

For those that consume a beverage on the course….it’s best to avoid picking those up with the glove hand …. No need to have the condensation get on the glove if you can avoid it. Not nearly as detrimental as the rain, but try to just use your other hand or take the glove off. 

Finally, with any model of Caddy Daddy glove, getting something out of my pocket was a hassle if the glove was on, a minor detail but worth sharing.

Scores:

Max - 13

White Pro - 18

Gray Pro - 19

All lose 1 point for the difficulty getting stuff out of the pocket. Gray and White score same, but giving the Gray model a little boost just to have a different look on the course than a traditional white glove.

Max lost 6 points for me due to the noticeable drop in ventilation compared to pro. Warm and sweaty hand isn’t ideal.

 

THE GOOD , THE BAD, THE INBETWEEN

Let’s start with the bad and all I have here is just the added sweating on the glove hand for the Max model. 

The Inbetween, I have 2 items here.

I’m putting the lack of performance in wet conditions here. It’s not great, but the glove isn’t designed to be a weather glove either. It is worth noting and sharing though.

Online fitting. 

I used to just try on a glove in a store and bought it if it felt good there. Caddy Daddy only does online orders so you have to deal with trusting the sizing chart (which worked well for me) and then waiting for the glove to arrive

Should you have an issue, Caddy Daddy has state that they will cover the shipping to return the item and re-send the next needed size to ensure you have a good fit.

Now for the good, I’ve got 4 things

I think it’s great that Caddy Daddy acknowledges their fitting issues and will work with the consumer to ensure they get a proper fitting glove while not putting the added shipping expenses on the consumer

Grippiness!!!!

Mental boost. While I love data and hard evidence, there isn’t guarantee proof that the gloves are a sole reason for improvement. It could be my course management improvement along with better ball striking. But with these gloves, I have a feelling of a mental boost during my rounds that I have an extra weapon on my side. 

 If something can get me in a positive mind state on the course, I’m all for it. 

Durability looks good so far. To date, there have been over 350 shots with each glove for a total of 1,108 shots between range time, practice on a divot board, and on the course. The wear marks are more evident on the white pro and the max model compared to the gray pro glove. But the silicone has held up just fine. Sweat has added to discoloration on the White based gloves. 

 

When zooming in on the most noticeably worn spot between any of the gloves, the edges of each silicone rib are still intact and show no signs of fraying or overuse as pictured below. Stay up to date in this thread as the testing will continue even after this review is complete.

 

Scores

Max - 8 (again with the warm and sweaty glove hand)
Both Pro models - 10

 

PLAY IT or TRADE IT?

This earns a big  "Play It" for me.

Going forward, I will continue using either of Pro models. Both are interchangeable for me in fit and feel.

I will be curious come “winter” time here in San Antonio, TX how the Max model behaves on the course. Maybe that glove is suited for cooler temps where a lack in ventilation isn’t nearly as noticeable. I’m not quite trading the max away, but between the models, I prefer the pro. 

For me, the price is about 2x what I typically spend on a glove, and if the durability does hold up as it looks so far (and as advertised) it will easily reach at least 1.5x or more of the life of my previous glove.

I know some people can burn through a glove in just a couple rounds, and if you fall into that category, then this glove may be great for you and potentially help save money in the long run too.

As evident from the data, my on-course performance has improved since the start of the testing and I believe the gloves are a factor. I believe these can help people, especially for those who have a tendency to re-grip their club in the middle of their swing. 

Lastly,  there has been a mental boost for me during these last few weeks and I’m all for anything that helps improve my mental game when it comes to golf.

Scores

Max - 10 (I prefer the pro, but if this test was only with the Max model, I would take the Max over my  leather glove)

White Pro - 20

Gray Pro - 20 

CONCLUSION

Overall, a great set of products that have done something different in the space. 

These gloves have noticeably more traction compared to traditional leather gloves and the comfort and feel of the Pro models is fantastic.. The ventilation on the Pro models is amazing, especially in the summer time in Texas.

I prefer either of the Pro models over the Max model because of the ventilation. The Max fit and feel is fine (a bit tighter and similar to a leather glove), but with limited ventilation, it becomes warm and starts to get a little uncomfortable compared to the Pro models.

Performance has improved as well as my mental state on the course. As long as the durability of these hold up, this is a great option to consider adding to the bag.

Here is a recap of the test scores

 

Thank you to Caddy Daddy and MyGolfSpy for the opportunity to test this product and work with many great people in this space.

Stay posted here as I’m sure we will have more stories to come with these gloves.

Cheers and good luck out there!

Edited July 31 by Rico_de_Gallo
adding

[Cmra1]

Hello, everyone.

I’m Howard in Kennesaw, Ga which is about 30 miles NW of Atlanta up I75. I appreciate MGS giving me the opportunity me the opportunity to test out the Claw gloves in the heat and humidity in Atlanta. At 7:00am today it is 75 degrees and 70 percent humidity on the way to 95 degrees. I’ll be playing tomorrow with a high around 98. 
 

I am retired after 40 yrs in operations management in private and public roles. I have been playing golf for about 54 yrs and have had and index as low as 6 but now about 15 after three hip replacements in the last 10 years. You pick up some bad habits playing in pain! 
I play at least once a week with a group of friends from Georgia Tech (THWg!) I’ve known for over 40 years.

As for gloves, I have played with so many over the years. Leather, synthetic, the bionic glove!, you name it. Usually the common thread is “on sale”. I use until they wear out and never take off during the round unless they get so slick from moisture I can’t hold the club and have to get a new one out. 
 

It appears these Claw gloves will arrive today or tomorrow and I am looking forward to unboxing these things. Silicone on the palms? Mesh on the back? Toss in the washing machine? All that sounds very different so it will be interesting to see if they really hold up to multiple washings and if they keep your hand cooler.  Watch for updates when the testing gets into full swing, this will be fun!

 

I brought the gray Claw Pro out for an early round in the Atlanta heat and humidity. By the time we finished it was about 94 and quite humid. Teed off at 8:30 with lots of dew. The gloves performed well with moisture on the ball and dirt/sand wiped off the club face. No slipping at all. It did get some looks and comments from my playing partners, nothing negative, more curious how it felt on the club. I liked the feel of the mesh on the back of the fingers, seemed more flexible than usual leather gloves. I will test the machine washability of this glove and post results of that so keep an eye out. It will take a few rounds to really tell how they hold up.

next on the course this week will be the Claw Max…

 

I took the ClawMax out yesterday for a 7:40 tee time. By the time we finished the heat index was about 103. 
First impressions of the glove is not really a fan of the synthetic leather fingertips. Not sure the reasoning, but must be something. Like the mesh over the knuckles and up fingers. Vinyl stripes appear very similar to other glove.

I did notice some slipping, which we were given a heads up on during warm weather, but it was with clubs that have supposedly some of the tackiest grips around. Maybe the synthetic leather vs the suede and all mesh back? Will try again next week. 
also seemed to pick up more dirt vs the Pro but could be attributed to the heat/humidity, see pics. Overall comfortable, I’d rate 8/10. Will give the washing machine update soon.

 

So I have worn the ProClaw Gray and the ProMax on the course in some brutal temperatures. As they said to do, I just tossed them in the washer in cold and pulled them out to dry.

You can see in these first pictures there isn’t a big difference in appearance after one wash between the Pro gray and white. The only difference I could notice was the fit was looser on the gray because it had been worn and washed. The Max was still the tightest going on due to less flexible mesh but no visible difference due to washing.

i will be playing with the ClawPro white today and will throw all three in the washer to compare multiple washing cycles.

 

The ClawPro white was used today and felt great. No slipping even though it was quite warm. You can see the white does pick up dirt. A side by side with a washed ClawMax Max for comparison. I like the flexibility of the Pro compared to the Max personally. More comfortable. I’m going to throw all three in the wash which will show results of two washings on two gloves. I am going to keep them in the laundry room and wash them with every load between use to see how they hold up.

 

Well, the ClawPro White went through the wash and most of the visible dirt from the first round came out and no visible issues on the glove itself. The other two gloves have had two wash cycles and I see no degradation on the synthetic leather, suede or vinyl palms. As I mentioned, I am going to toss them in every load now even if not used just to see if additional cycles cause an issue and track the number per glove for the final results. So far I am impressed!

 

Final Thoughts

After playing each of the Claw gloves about 36 holes each in early morning dew, high temperatures and humidity I think they held up well. Besides the usual dirt that was picked up I didn't see any appearance flaws although when wet you could tell there was some slippage but I always had a dry towel to fix that concern. I saw no breakdown of the stripes due to play and they remained pliable after every round.

As a personal preference, I lean toward the Claw Pro for comfort and coolness. The Claw Max with the synthetic leather was hotter on the course (I do not remove a glove to putt) and the back of the fingers just didn't have a look I liked. The fit of the Pro was looser, but that was explained as they were changing vendors. 

I saw some comments from other testers about the different widths of the striping. If you look at the last two pictures you can see that the gray and white had different widths and the Max seemed to match the gray on my gloves. I think that goes back to multiple vendors they where changing and didn't think it factored into performance for me.

Appearance- Claw Max 9/10 only because they held up nicely and were cool and flexible. The Claw Pro I would drop to 8/10 due to comfort and looks

Washability- This was the area that intrigues me most when we first got the gloves. How would they stand up to multiple washings after playing as well. After at least 6 washings each, I could not see any issues at all. They get a 10/10 for that. Not sure how many cycles they can survive but I was impressed. 

Overall I would give the Claw glove lineup an 8.5/10. They are non traditional but potentially longer lasting and more flexible than some leather gloves. I personally buy when I see gloves on sale and maybe I am not so hard on them than some people, but I can keep a leather glove for 6 months easy. At $25, I initially would look over these but after playing them there is a good chance I would pick one up in the future.

 

Very flexible

Striping on white and gray is different, two supply vendors

White, gray, Pro glove striping

Edited July 28 by Cmra1
Final thoughts....…

[leichliter_jake]

Hi, everyone! First time tester here very excited about the opportunity to try out and review the Caddy Daddy gloves. Little bit about me, I am currently a student going to school for physical therapy. I played sports in high school manly football and basketball and decided to give golf a shot my senior year. I never took it serious till the last year and a half and now I'm in love with this game that we all love.

I live in Pittsburgh, PA so I play in different type of weather, Hot, Rainy, and cold days. I normally play with FootJoy gloves or Callaway gloves so I'm excited to see how the claw gloves compare to the ones the gloves i have used in the past. 

What am i looking for in a glove? I'm looking for a glove that is highly durable and doesn't fade within a couple washes and how it performs going from high heat to the cold and if the temperature makes a difference. 

I am a feel golfer and when I'm 50 yards in or chipping around the green I don't like to wear a glove I like just my hand on club contact and with these I would love to see if I can replicate that feeling. 

Just got my gloves in the mail today I am beyond excited to give them a test and use them day in or day out whether that's on course, the range, or just hitting balls in my back yard.

Edited June 26 by leichliter_jake

[gavinski91]

Let's go! Excited to get this test going, have some big plans for golfing this summer yet, hopefully this will help things go well!

[TJ Hall]

Congratulations testers!  Looking forward to hearing how this glove holds up for you all!

[Rob Person]

Congratulations everyone!

[kam89]

Just now, Rob Person said:

Congratulations everyone!

I've been playing these gloves awhile now they are awesome

[gavinski91]

53 minutes ago, kam89 said:

I've been playing these gloves awhile now they are awesome

That's a good start to the test for me!

Edited June 19 by gavinski91

[3Putt4Double]

Congrats testers!

[JohnH1]

Congrats!  Really interested in hearing how the silicon grippers work and whether it takes away from the feel of the club.

[nvizble1]

Congrats to the testers.  Please let us know the weather conditions where you live, generally.  Here in So FL, the humidity tears gloves up. I also hope the silicone palm is a great thing.  Have fun!!

[kam89]

1 hour ago, gavinski91 said:

That's a good start to the test for me!

I think I've had it 4 months now and it's so breathable and light. I play 3 times a week and it still looks new

[Josh Parker]

Congrats Testers!   Looking forward to following along on this one as I go thru gloves fast in the Texas heat!

[Triple_Putt]

Congrats testers! Always interested to try new gloves 

[Shrek74]

On 6/14/2024 at 8:43 AM, GolfSpy_KFT said:

Please join me in congratulating our selected testers!

@gavinski91

@Willie T

@EnderinAZ

@Rico_de_Gallo

@Cmra1

@leichliter_jake

Congrats testers!!! Always interested in learning about quality products, especially one that's counted on for every swing. Good luck!

[Schmucker20]

Congrats all! 

[rkj427]

Congratulations to this group of testers!

Interested in seeing how these compare to some of the other brands in the marketplace.

 

[William P]

Congrats testers! Looking forward to your experiences with these as the heat around here causes me to go thru gloves quite frequently.

[GolfSpy_APH]

Claw Glove Deal through MGS Forum

We have worked out a special deal for 15% off claw gloves using code MGS!

[Chriso]

Looks like a work glove. 

[frazzman80]

Congratulations testers. Looking forward to seeing how this one goes. Grip it and (don’t) rip it!

[nutdriver]

Looking forward to reading the reviews. 

[Willie T]

Intro posted - Looking forward to seeing these puppies arrive in the next few days or so....

[Rico_de_Gallo]

Ready for the these things to arrive ... clearly @EnderinAZ has the best mail service of all of us

[gavinski91]

My USPS daily update says I have a package arriving today, and it's not from Amazon (I've given up on trying to keep track of when my wife orders stuff), so I'm guessing that's the gloves!

[Willie T]

Wooo hooo!  Had a nice package in the mailbox via USPS from ClawDaddy today - First Impressions coming soon to a post near you (at the top of the thread)!  

55 minutes ago, gavinski91 said:

My USPS daily update says I have a package arriving today, and it's not from Amazon (I've given up on trying to keep track of when my wife orders stuff), so I'm guessing that's the gloves!

Yup - thinking most of us are getting them in today/tomorrow...

On 6/20/2024 at 7:02 AM, Chriso said:

Looks like a work glove. 

Was watching @EnderinAZ's First Impressions videos and I have to agree they do look sorta that way.  Will know more when I get into the First Impressions portion of my part of the testing....stay tuned!